459 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ec3430dc6c69e5e80798d005532b8b1e.jpg 732658c5e94387f2d9da082c4a29093a https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ae5c43711548c128d45603f98137aad0.jpg e9da30e25b56100693ce694c0673b346 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Doud-Herdman, Kirby and Huff Families Collection Subject The topic of the resource Families Huff, Octavia L. Herdman, 1874- Harris, Grace Herdman Doud, Henrietta Herdman, 1865- Doud, Florence V. Herdman, 1857- Doud, Menzer F. (Menzer Fairchild) Doud, Grace Doud, Virginia Gowenlock, James H. (James Herdman), -1953 Denny, Alice Herdman, -1953 Herdman, William H. (William Hamilton), 1828-1904 Herdman, Mary A. Kirby, 1830-1920 Huff, Clarence F. (Clarence Floyd), Sr., 1870-1933 Huff, William H. (William Hamilton), 1890- Schools Illinois--Mount Vernon Arkansas--Hot Springs Herdman, Ada I. (Ada Irene), 1852- Herdman, Ina B. (Ina Belle) Description An account of the resource William H. Herdman, a blacksmith and early resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois, was the son of Robert and Jane Hanson Herdman. He married Mary A. Kirby, the daughter of Moses and Lydia Williamson Kirby. Herdman moved to Mount Vernon from Pennsylvania in 1850. In 1865 his brother, Thomas, a Methodist Episcopal minister, came from Ohio to head the Methodist Seminary at Mount Vernon which closed down during the Civil War. He remained there for four years and then acted as minister for several different churches in the area. In 1890 he was elected president of McKendree College. He remained at the college in various positions for approximately ten years. William Hamilton and Mary had eight daughters including Ada I. Herdman, Ina B. Herdman, Florence V. Herdman, Ellen A. Herdman Gowenlock, Henrietta "Etta" Herdman Doud, Octavia L. Herdman Huff, and Grace Herdman Harris. Henrietta "Etta" Herdman married Menzer Fairchild Doud of St. Louis, Missouri, a newspaper writer for various papers in Kansas and Missouri. Their daughter, Grace, was a school teacher and served as chairman of the Missouri State Association of Childhood Education in 1939. Their oldest daughter, Ada, was also a schoolteacher and taught in the Mount Vernon area for many years. Henrietta Doud's youngest daughter, Virginia, provided many of the photo identifications on the photographs. Photographs in this collection include images of the Herdman family with a high number of images featuring the families of Henrietta Doud, Grace Harris, Ellen Gowenlock, and Octavia Huff. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data potrait print b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 15 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 400541 Doud-Herdman, Kirby and Huff Families Collection Title A name given to the resource Mary D. Freeman Description An account of the resource Mary D. Freeman poses for a portrait wearing a large beaded cross over a white collar and dark dress. Subject The topic of the resource Freeman, Mary D. Illinois--Springfield Jewelry Crosses Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bittman, J. A. W. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878-06-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b52c20f94ed54069c95bbd922114eae2.pdf 8b833a9191bdfb4e0a48c77c5d3e4e98 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Oct 2nd My cherished friend Your letter, longed for most impatiently by me - came duly: 'per Arabia' - no doubt, you were prompted by some good spirit who watches over ladies in my condition to keep me no longer longing but to send instantly, without waiting a further summons, news of your sweet self, and husband. By the same mail my letters from Cambridge arrived - from my dear friends there - and all strange to say (for good news seldom comes when most needed) on the very day, the eve of which Edwin was to make his début: of course this cheered and made me feel, less a stranger in a strange land. He opened <hr /> in "Shylock" - and made quite as great a success, as he could have wished - with the large audience assembled - but the next day the morning papers came out most unkindly in their censure - at all of which he 'snaps his fingers' for really their criticism is not worth the perusal, however I fear he has a hard hill to climb, for there seems to be a pre-existing prejudice against him; of course the press might have been secured, but I am happy to say, Mr Booth has too much dignity of character to buy praise; "Shylock" was perhaps the worst part he could have chosen for an opening - but he dared not trust his strength in any more powerful character, after his long rest, and absence from <hr /> the footlights: but I have confidence in the public whose approval only an artist should look for - and that eventually the press will do him justice. How I should love to have spent that one day with you at Mrs [Name's?] although you tell her for me, I feel myself forgotten by her - she has not written to me, since our departure. I am writing, dear child, in the quiet of my room, alone and by gas-light - Mr Booth being at the play : quiet did I say? oh, word uncommon in London, a lonely organ-grinder begins, as I fear he would, to mutilate beneath my window some lovely operatic air! In the day time I have all the disposition to write, but the atmosphere is so smoky, so fogey, and bewildering, that really I yearn for the day to close, that I may shut close the blinds, and <hr /> read in artificial light. They tell me, I have nothing now to complain of - and promise that I shall see fogs in November, that penetrate and surround one completely! No wonder the English are so un-progressive, so thoroughly conventional: all that I have met know a great deal more of English nature than of human nature. My dear baby, my looked for blessing, is to be born here, however, so I must not be too severe, though I shall never look upon the little darling as indigenous to this soil; no, an American he must be! You see I have fixed upon the sex - if I am disappointed now! - My health continues excellent, would that yours were better than you lead me to believe it is; of course your whole constitution received a terrible <hr /> 2 shock that in time only you will recover from : you must be most prudent - and guard yourself well from the cold and damp of Boston. Their winters are frightfully trying to those unaccustomed to them. I promise that you shall be apprised as soon after as possible of the forthcoming of my expected little treasure - I endeavour not to think of the suffering I must inevitably bear, but look only on the bright side. - London is terribly dull. The season has not begun - everybody out of town they say - and the only objects worthy of notice are the shops: they are truly gay, and most beautiful: England was aptly named "a nation of shop-keepers" for I am learning they surpass ours - in fact the people seem <hr /> wholly devoted to and occupied with this deportment of the social system. Dress of every description is very much cheaper here - and I long for the period when I may indulge in my favorite pass time - money spending. We are deeply interested in everything pertaining to our country now, and await with anxiety every post arrival; I am constantly in ill humour with the press here - who agravate, but give no sympathy. There is not a monthly or periodical of any description now being published in London but contains at least two articles on the "American Crisis" : The writers of which are not only ignorant on the subject but deny, with an effrontery unparalleled, established and incontestable facts. I can only hope, that the strength of the American people will soon be <hr /> so well confirmed by success that the darling wish of a vast number on this side of the water will fall to the ground - and the fallacy of a dissolution of the Union decided upon forever. A letter from Captain Cary at Maryland now, intimated to us that a ,u>great battle, and a decisive one, was not far distant - and assured us at the same time of the efficiency of our army. So before this reaches you I hope the day will be ours: You no doubt have recent accounts of the loss of the G Eastern: but you will be glad to learn that it was not total: the great strength of the monster withstood the terrific shock it received in the storm - and it found after days of suffering to those on board safe harbour. This last disaster will I think effectively cure people of a desire to voyage <hr /> in so vast a ship. - I'm sure I would not like to trust myself in her. Your [name?] is ere this I presume at Rome: where no doubt Cherie would like to be too - although I'm sure that you will find in Boston the right kind of society as well as surrest friendship. I have great faith you know in every thing 'stamped Boston'. - Your Grandma was to have accompanied me to the theatre on Monday but I received a note from her, urging sickness as an excuse, so I was deprived of the pleasure; she is not very strong - yet I hope will grow better. I must wait until Spring before visiting the Continent - where I long with all my soul to <hr /> 3 wander : we will be joined there by friends of mine - the Grahams of New York; they are now in Edinbourg - where Mrs Graham was sent for her health to be under the care of Prof Simpson : if you don't recover shortly you must come and test his skills : although I doubt, darling if you care for the present to be cured, as my friend hopes to be. - Mrs Tilton of Cambridge is so solicitous in her letters to me - for a 'Carte' of myself that after a great deal of deliberation and many times viewing myself in the glass - I have concluded that I may be taken en négligé and in my next you shall have one. I will close now - having prolonged this to a tedious length - and I fancy <hr /> your impatient for the end. Give my kind regards to Mr Cushman - in which Mr Booth joins - with the same to your little self. Please give my best love to [Miss Smith?] - tell her she shall hear from me before the event: Write me soon darling and believe me very sincerely and affectionately yours Mary Booth Best love to Lucy I have written her Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 10 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300291 T1861.10.04-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth writes a ten page letter to actress Emma Cushman reporting on Edwin's opening as Shylock; discussing his reviews in great detail; giving her opinion of the English; mentioning the child she is expecting; and sharing news of the Civil War. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. London Oct 2nd My cherished friend Your letter, longed for most impatiently by me - came duly: 'per Arabia' - no doubt, you were prompted by some good spirit who watches over ladies in my condition to keep me no longer longing but to send instantly, without waiting a further summons, news of your sweet self, and husband. By the same mail my letters from Cambridge arrived - from my dear friends there - and all strange to say (for good news seldom comes when most needed) on the very day, the eve of which Edwin was to make his début: of course this cheered and made me feel, less a stranger in a strange land. He opened <hr /> in "Shylock" - and made quite as great a success, as he could have wished - with the large audience assembled - but the next day the morning papers came out most unkindly in their censure - at all of which he 'snaps his fingers' for really their criticism is not worth the perusal, however I fear he has a hard hill to climb, for there seems to be a pre-existing prejudice against him; of course the press might have been secured, but I am happy to say, Mr Booth has too much dignity of character to buy praise; "Shylock" was perhaps the worst part he could have chosen for an opening - but he dared not trust his strength in any more powerful character, after his long rest, and absence from <hr /> the footlights: but I have confidence in the public whose approval only an artist should look for - and that eventually the press will do him justice. How I should love to have spent that one day with you at Mrs [Name's?] although you tell her for me, I feel myself forgotten by her - she has not written to me, since our departure. I am writing, dear child, in the quiet of my room, alone and by gas-light - Mr Booth being at the play : quiet did I say? oh, word uncommon in London, a lonely organ-grinder begins, as I fear he would, to mutilate beneath my window some lovely operatic air! In the day time I have all the disposition to write, but the atmosphere is so smoky, so fogey, and bewildering, that really I yearn for the day to close, that I may shut close the blinds, and <hr /> read in artificial light. They tell me, I have nothing now to complain of - and promise that I shall see fogs in November, that penetrate and surround one completely! No wonder the English are so un-progressive, so thoroughly conventional: all that I have met know a great deal more of English nature than of human nature. My dear baby, my looked for blessing, is to be born here, however, so I must not be too severe, though I shall never look upon the little darling as indigenous to this soil; no, an American he must be! You see I have fixed upon the sex - if I am disappointed now! - My health continues excellent, would that yours were better than you lead me to believe it is; of course your whole constitution received a terrible <hr /> 2 shock that in time only you will recover from : you must be most prudent - and guard yourself well from the cold and damp of Boston. Their winters are frightfully trying to those unaccustomed to them. I promise that you shall be apprised as soon after as possible of the forthcoming of my expected little treasure - I endeavour not to think of the suffering I must inevitably bear, but look only on the bright side. - London is terribly dull. The season has not begun - everybody out of town they say - and the only objects worthy of notice are the shops: they are truly gay, and most beautiful: England was aptly named "a nation of shop-keepers" for I am learning they surpass ours - in fact the people seem <hr /> wholly devoted to and occupied with this deportment of the social system. Dress of every description is very much cheaper here - and I long for the period when I may indulge in my favorite pass time - money spending. We are deeply interested in everything pertaining to our country now, and await with anxiety every post arrival; I am constantly in ill humour with the press here - who agravate, but give no sympathy. There is not a monthly or periodical of any description now being published in London but contains at least two articles on the "American Crisis" : The writers of which are not only ignorant on the subject but deny, with an effrontery unparalleled, established and incontestable facts. I can only hope, that the strength of the American people will soon be <hr /> so well confirmed by success that the darling wish of a vast number on this side of the water will fall to the ground - and the fallacy of a dissolution of the Union decided upon forever. A letter from Captain Cary at Maryland now, intimated to us that a ,u>great battle, and a decisive one, was not far distant - and assured us at the same time of the efficiency of our army. So before this reaches you I hope the day will be ours: You no doubt have recent accounts of the loss of the G Eastern: but you will be glad to learn that it was not total: the great strength of the monster withstood the terrific shock it received in the storm - and it found after days of suffering to those on board safe harbour. This last disaster will I think effectively cure people of a desire to voyage <hr /> in so vast a ship. - I'm sure I would not like to trust myself in her. Your [name?] is ere this I presume at Rome: where no doubt Cherie would like to be too - although I'm sure that you will find in Boston the right kind of society as well as surrest friendship. I have great faith you know in every thing 'stamped Boston'. - Your Grandma was to have accompanied me to the theatre on Monday but I received a note from her, urging sickness as an excuse, so I was deprived of the pleasure; she is not very strong - yet I hope will grow better. I must wait until Spring before visiting the Continent - where I long with all my soul to <hr /> 3 wander : we will be joined there by friends of mine - the Grahams of New York; they are now in Edinbourg - where Mrs Graham was sent for her health to be under the care of Prof Simpson : if you don't recover shortly you must come and test his skills : although I doubt, darling if you care for the present to be cured, as my friend hopes to be. - Mrs Tilton of Cambridge is so solicitous in her letters to me - for a 'Carte' of myself that after a great deal of deliberation and many times viewing myself in the glass - I have concluded that I may be taken en négligé and in my next you shall have one. I will close now - having prolonged this to a tedious length - and I fancy <hr /> your impatient for the end. Give my kind regards to Mr Cushman - in which Mr Booth joins - with the same to your little self. Please give my best love to [Miss Smith?] - tell her she shall hear from me before the event: Write me soon darling and believe me very sincerely and affectionately yours Mary Booth Best love to Lucy I have written her Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ff06b5e795a781299184080863212652.pdf 88a2b8830fc374cd7b8fc97c0b236e64 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 5 Stamford Villas Fulham London [in pencil Jan '62] My darling friend I am so happy that I am again enabled to sit before my desk and reply to the kind and anxious solicitations of my dear friends across the sea. First letter of all that meets my eyes and prompts a first reply is yours dear Emma: It came during my illness and Mr Booth withheld it - until the nurse said there was no longer fear of head-ache and I assure you its pleasant contents did me real good. You heard from Lucy I suppose upon her receiving Mr Booth's funny letter of my safe delivery and the dear treasure given me - in the form of a darling daughter however, not a boy as I so wished and hoped for. Shall I say that I suffered disappointment? no, cherie. I have forgotten that I ever felt such a pang - or ever desiring any [else?] beside what I possess. - <hr /> This is the fifth week now since my little blessing came and from the hour she was born 'til the present one I have (thanks to our Heavenly Father) no unusual suffering, no unnatural pain to recount. all has gone thus far well with me - and my former strength is rapidly returning. My only trouble has been my breasts - and they are always so I am told with the first child. I can only nurse her from one side at present, but have used such care, that I have avoided that terrible affliction, "a broken breast". Of course you would like to now how the "enfant" looks and to whom she bears resemblance. You know how very camelion-like they are the first month - so you would smile, I am sure, at any attempt of mine to define her features. I can only safely vouch for one beauty she has - and that is a pair of large & expressive eyes! I fancy I can trace too the likeness <hr /> of her loved papa upon her little infant brow - but another month will better devise the hopes of my health for me. I am yet too feeble to write at any great length - though I have a thousand things to say to you, darling. I am most anxious to know if the hope you expressed about your dear self in your last - is indeed to be realized - oh, do take care of your health - you cannot appreciate the immeasurable Joy that awaits you - hope for it, pray for it. Have I written you since I took possession of my little villa? I think not - Tis a cosy little nook - just big enough for Edwin, me, and the baby! - I have no trouble having excellent servants - and we are so happy and comfortable that but for the dear and cherished faces on the other side, I should have no present wish to return. As it is there is no likelihood of such a thing - for <hr /> Mr Booth plays again in London in the Spring (the only proper season) and after that will make his promised tour. I was very much annoyed at receiving a Boston Post - with a comment upon Miss 'Edwina Booth'. I cannot imagine who could have given publicity to such a private matter: they knew little about it - to say 'born in Manchester'. Edwin had been playing there - perhaps they meant him - could nature so err? Boston will ever continue to recognize gossip, that is certain. well we must forgive it for all the good it otherwise does. I have seen your Grandmama but once, since I moved to Fulham - but hope for a visit from her soon. We have American friends - the Grahams of N. York - in London at present - and we have them a great deal with us, which renders it very home-like and delightful <hr /> for me. They go soon to the South of France - and were it not for our having taken 'til May this little villa, we would go with them. Next winter, if all goes well, I shall try and pass it there - for London is a tomb in Winter Time. I cannot allude to politics without getting very prolix and as that would seem [Glen-bas-ish?]] I will confine myself to the simple expression of my delight at the happy conclusion of the Trent affair, although the 'Times' and several other of the leading papers here still continue to misjudge the people and Government of the North - and will insist upon [their being?] all 'unmannerly hearts.' Oh, it is too much to bear their insults: why, I assure you that any day in their preambles about town, Mr Booth and Mr Graham are attacked upon the question sometimes <hr /> in a most rude and uncalled for way. Mr G - though he bears letters of introduction to the best people of London - fears to present them while the present bitter feeling lasts. I pray that all may go well with us and our cause - but as I read and ponder at this great distance I can judge more calmly than while at home - and I must say, that I tremble for the future. - Chere amie, I have not alluded particularly to your health for I trust by this time you have no cause for complaint: what a long tedious time of suffering you must have passed. Let us hope that the future may restore you and give you additional strength - as the trying period I have just gone through often does, you know. A little voice from my nursery falls upon my attentive ear - it has grown familiar even in this short [space?] - <hr /> and warns me to make haste. Often now I am called from Edwin's side to minister to the wants of the little selfless one - and he bears it, as he should. I once thought it would do harm - but I find the contrary - leisure hours when we find ourselves alone are more precious than ever - see, f you don't find it so, darling. Adieu, I will write Lucy soon - so tell her. Follow my example in your next and tell me all about yourself. Cherish and love ever, your affectionate friend Mary Booth My kind regards to Mr Cushman - whom I hope is in the enjoyment of health and happiness. M. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 7 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300301 T1862.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource A letter by Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman shares news of Edwin's doings, their residence, her pregnancy, and other family matters. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 5 Stamford Villas Fulham London [in pencil Jan '62] My darling friend I am so happy that I am again enabled to sit before my desk and reply to the kind and anxious solicitations of my dear friends across the sea. First letter of all that meets my eyes and prompts a first reply is yours dear Emma: It came during my illness and Mr Booth withheld it - until the nurse said there was no longer fear of head-ache and I assure you its pleasant contents did me real good. You heard from Lucy I suppose upon her receiving Mr Booth's funny letter of my safe delivery and the dear treasure given me - in the form of a darling daughter however, not a boy as I so wished and hoped for. Shall I say that I suffered disappointment? no, cherie. I have forgotten that I ever felt such a pang - or ever desiring any [else?] beside what I possess. - <hr /> This is the fifth week now since my little blessing came and from the hour she was born 'til the present one I have (thanks to our Heavenly Father) no unusual suffering, no unnatural pain to recount. all has gone thus far well with me - and my former strength is rapidly returning. My only trouble has been my breasts - and they are always so I am told with the first child. I can only nurse her from one side at present, but have used such care, that I have avoided that terrible affliction, "a broken breast". Of course you would like to now how the "enfant" looks and to whom she bears resemblance. You know how very camelion-like they are the first month - so you would smile, I am sure, at any attempt of mine to define her features. I can only safely vouch for one beauty she has - and that is a pair of large & expressive eyes! I fancy I can trace too the likeness <hr /> of her loved papa upon her little infant brow - but another month will better devise the hopes of my health for me. I am yet too feeble to write at any great length - though I have a thousand things to say to you, darling. I am most anxious to know if the hope you expressed about your dear self in your last - is indeed to be realized - oh, do take care of your health - you cannot appreciate the immeasurable Joy that awaits you - hope for it, pray for it. Have I written you since I took possession of my little villa? I think not - Tis a cosy little nook - just big enough for Edwin, me, and the baby! - I have no trouble having excellent servants - and we are so happy and comfortable that but for the dear and cherished faces on the other side, I should have no present wish to return. As it is there is no likelihood of such a thing - for <hr /> Mr Booth plays again in London in the Spring (the only proper season) and after that will make his promised tour. I was very much annoyed at receiving a Boston Post - with a comment upon Miss 'Edwina Booth'. I cannot imagine who could have given publicity to such a private matter: they knew little about it - to say 'born in Manchester'. Edwin had been playing there - perhaps they meant him - could nature so err? Boston will ever continue to recognize gossip, that is certain. well we must forgive it for all the good it otherwise does. I have seen your Grandmama but once, since I moved to Fulham - but hope for a visit from her soon. We have American friends - the Grahams of N. York - in London at present - and we have them a great deal with us, which renders it very home-like and delightful <hr /> for me. They go soon to the South of France - and were it not for our having taken 'til May this little villa, we would go with them. Next winter, if all goes well, I shall try and pass it there - for London is a tomb in Winter Time. I cannot allude to politics without getting very prolix and as that would seem [Glen-bas-ish?]] I will confine myself to the simple expression of my delight at the happy conclusion of the Trent affair, although the 'Times' and several other of the leading papers here still continue to misjudge the people and Government of the North - and will insist upon [their being?] all 'unmannerly hearts.' Oh, it is too much to bear their insults: why, I assure you that any day in their preambles about town, Mr Booth and Mr Graham are attacked upon the question sometimes <hr /> in a most rude and uncalled for way. Mr G - though he bears letters of introduction to the best people of London - fears to present them while the present bitter feeling lasts. I pray that all may go well with us and our cause - but as I read and ponder at this great distance I can judge more calmly than while at home - and I must say, that I tremble for the future. - Chere amie, I have not alluded particularly to your health for I trust by this time you have no cause for complaint: what a long tedious time of suffering you must have passed. Let us hope that the future may restore you and give you additional strength - as the trying period I have just gone through often does, you know. A little voice from my nursery falls upon my attentive ear - it has grown familiar even in this short [space?] - <hr /> and warns me to make haste. Often now I am called from Edwin's side to minister to the wants of the little selfless one - and he bears it, as he should. I once thought it would do harm - but I find the contrary - leisure hours when we find ourselves alone are more precious than ever - see, f you don't find it so, darling. Adieu, I will write Lucy soon - so tell her. Follow my example in your next and tell me all about yourself. Cherish and love ever, your affectionate friend Mary Booth My kind regards to Mr Cushman - whom I hope is in the enjoyment of health and happiness. M. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/01262624f6b35837599a51a468ac8ff5.pdf 3e775b030d49022e5a672eb3552993bc Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 22 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300304 T1862.02.26-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-02-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth corresponds with Emma Cushman regarding her health, exercise, her baby, their life in London, their cottage, her request for news of Boston, and other matters. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/88c49594e7986fecbb066e55e037248e.pdf cb8fd2874474015054e7eeb3fcf3cac6 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 22 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300308 T1862.04.12-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-04-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth writes to Emma Cushman of news of the baby, a boat race, and Edwin Booth in Paris. Mary states that she "... heard Dickens read the other night and was most sadly disappointed he is certainly overrated." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/41da243c27ba6280eb097870263e5738.pdf 5504c3ccd6af38c948fcf4c627a98203 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. our address - care of Munroe & Co Bankers 5 Rue de la Paix Paris - May 11th / 62 My dear friend Emma Every day since my arrival here & even before quitting London - my firm intention has been to sit down & send to you, cherie, my greeting. for ere this you must be a mama & let me hope, a happy one. That you cannot fail to be - if your own health has not suffered too severely. Is it not worth all the pain to hold in your arms the little one? Oh! I am so anxious to know what it is! but believe me you will love it just as well if it is a boy as though your wish for another [illegible] <hr /> to be born had been fulfilled. - I have thought of you every day for weeks past: I said to Mr Booth a dozen times a day - "I wonder if Emma's baby has yet come"! We are in the gayest capital of the world now: but I doubt very much if anything I could tell you regarding it would interest you or engage your thoughts for any moment away from home made so recently a new world to you. How I should like to have seen you the day after! I am writing now with my heart full of the hope that you came safely through. If so, you will be convalescent when this reaches you & as soon as you are able I hope to hear from your dear self, all about the hard & anxious time: from the <hr /> beginning to the end. I left [stifling?]old London with a mixed feeling of sorrow & gladness. My little villa just began to assume a more cheerful aspect. The gardens looked so inviting & I had become thoroughly initiated into the deep & uninteresting mystery of housekeeping: which was very Nora-like at first I assure you. Here, everything is 'toujours gai' you know: but I was so fearful of changing my darling baby's food: which in London was so excellent. But I lost no time here in procuring the very best milk & I am happy to say - she thrives just as well as in her little nursery at Stamford Villa. Mr Booth's parental affection increases rapidly to be best accounted for perhaps by the fact that the little pet never cries but is as smiling a baby as a <hr /> as a little bird the live long day. Pray, my darling friend, avoid all the old fashioned ideas of dosing for colic etc: which most nurses imagine the sole cause of a crying spell. 'Tis the continual giving of what is termed soothing syrup &c - that worries the child & brings on all sorts of disorders. Nature is the best nurse. Are you able to nurse yourself? if so you know that everything depends upon yourself. The change of air from London gave my Edwina a slight cold being the first she ever had. I was alarmed: but resisted my desire to give her a little something for it. The next day her little bowels were slightly disorderly for the first time also : but I waited to see if all would come right again & my patience was fully repaid : for by the evening her cold had disappeared & all. Nature requires no urging. <hr /> I had a note from your Grandmama the other day. She was not well enough to see me before I left. She spoke of you - I [experienced?] her hope that she was a Grandmother. I wonder if your family will pass through Paris, this summer? As yet we have seen but little of this wonderful place. We don't like making a trip of pleasure & as we are likely to remain here two months at least we enjoy ourselves leisurely. The Theater of course will be attended to all in due time. We were fortunate enough to see LeMaitre, the actor in his great role of Don Ceasar: the poor old man has lost almost the fame he once possessed : but there remains still all the grace of action & the mast of his great originality, so that made of in <hr /> a great measure - for what younger men possess: voice & elasticity of action; [Riston?] I expect will be here & we await her appearance with anxiety. [Presently?] we expect a delightful day at Pere la Chaise. You know the great interest it possesses; so I will not offer any superfluous descriptives. - I find doing all that I could hope or wish for, in the shape of baby clothes - you will have really to look at & enjoy them - when I return for by that time you will have your darling in short clothes. They look so pretty when that time arrives. Lucy has quite neglected me of late : although I expect every day now a letter from her announcing to me your condition. I shall be annoyed most dreadfully if I <hr /> don't know soon. We are worse off here for news than in London. Mr Booth can only see the journals at his Bankers & after a long walk there - before breakfast - arrives to find every one taken off by anxious absentees like himself. We have not yet made up our minds when to return. At all events Edwin has no thought of acting in England again. Tragedy is dead there. Next season all the old standard theaters change hands for they are all losing money. Except Mr Sothern who is very successful in 'Lord [Dundreary?]' That speaks well for the taste of the legitimate. Mr Booth has no ambition to act for nothing - and to make any money now in England is out of the question. <hr /> The prejudice against Americans is very great at the present time. I have had one letter from dear Mrs [Felton?] of Cambridge, since her husband's death. She is resigned & more cheerful than we expected. I long to get home again. My only anxiety now is to secure here a good French nurse. Have you a competent one? 'Tis a difficult thing to find in America. Now, dear child I must close. Let me hear soon from you & pray be generous & tell me all: for I shall not rest satisfied 'til I hear from yourself. The photograph I enclose is very bad of me: but pretty good of the baby. I took off her little shoes - & you see how her feet look. Don't imagine I look as hideous as [illegible] in the picture. 'Tis only a mother's anxiety that overshadows my face. I shall sit here & send you a better one. My love to all & a thousand kisses to it affectionately Your Friend Mary <hr /> [vertically on page 1] I have blotted this and and am almost ashamed to send it. I hop you will excuse the untidy appearance. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300310 T1862.05.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth shares in her letter to Emma Cushman extensive news about the baby, the theaters and recent performances. She writes that "Ristori, I expect will be here We were fortunate enough to see Le Maitre in his great role of Don Caesar." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. our address - care of Munroe & Co Bankers 5 Rue de la Paix Paris - May 11th / 62 My dear friend Emma Every day since my arrival here & even before quitting London - my firm intention has been to sit down & send to you, cherie, my greeting. for ere this you must be a mama & let me hope, a happy one. That you cannot fail to be - if your own health has not suffered too severely. Is it not worth all the pain to hold in your arms the little one? Oh! I am so anxious to know what it is! but believe me you will love it just as well if it is a boy as though your wish for another [illegible] <hr /> to be born had been fulfilled. - I have thought of you every day for weeks past: I said to Mr Booth a dozen times a day - "I wonder if Emma's baby has yet come"! We are in the gayest capital of the world now: but I doubt very much if anything I could tell you regarding it would interest you or engage your thoughts for any moment away from home made so recently a new world to you. How I should like to have seen you the day after! I am writing now with my heart full of the hope that you came safely through. If so, you will be convalescent when this reaches you & as soon as you are able I hope to hear from your dear self, all about the hard & anxious time: from the <hr /> beginning to the end. I left [stifling?]old London with a mixed feeling of sorrow & gladness. My little villa just began to assume a more cheerful aspect. The gardens looked so inviting & I had become thoroughly initiated into the deep & uninteresting mystery of housekeeping: which was very Nora-like at first I assure you. Here, everything is 'toujours gai' you know: but I was so fearful of changing my darling baby's food: which in London was so excellent. But I lost no time here in procuring the very best milk & I am happy to say - she thrives just as well as in her little nursery at Stamford Villa. Mr Booth's parental affection increases rapidly to be best accounted for perhaps by the fact that the little pet never cries but is as smiling a baby as a <hr /> as a little bird the live long day. Pray, my darling friend, avoid all the old fashioned ideas of dosing for colic etc: which most nurses imagine the sole cause of a crying spell. 'Tis the continual giving of what is termed soothing syrup &c - that worries the child & brings on all sorts of disorders. Nature is the best nurse. Are you able to nurse yourself? if so you know that everything depends upon yourself. The change of air from London gave my Edwina a slight cold being the first she ever had. I was alarmed: but resisted my desire to give her a little something for it. The next day her little bowels were slightly disorderly for the first time also : but I waited to see if all would come right again & my patience was fully repaid : for by the evening her cold had disappeared & all. Nature requires no urging. <hr /> I had a note from your Grandmama the other day. She was not well enough to see me before I left. She spoke of you - I [experienced?] her hope that she was a Grandmother. I wonder if your family will pass through Paris, this summer? As yet we have seen but little of this wonderful place. We don't like making a trip of pleasure & as we are likely to remain here two months at least we enjoy ourselves leisurely. The Theater of course will be attended to all in due time. We were fortunate enough to see LeMaitre, the actor in his great role of Don Ceasar: the poor old man has lost almost the fame he once possessed : but there remains still all the grace of action & the mast of his great originality, so that made of in <hr /> a great measure - for what younger men possess: voice & elasticity of action; [Riston?] I expect will be here & we await her appearance with anxiety. [Presently?] we expect a delightful day at Pere la Chaise. You know the great interest it possesses; so I will not offer any superfluous descriptives. - I find doing all that I could hope or wish for, in the shape of baby clothes - you will have really to look at & enjoy them - when I return for by that time you will have your darling in short clothes. They look so pretty when that time arrives. Lucy has quite neglected me of late : although I expect every day now a letter from her announcing to me your condition. I shall be annoyed most dreadfully if I <hr /> don't know soon. We are worse off here for news than in London. Mr Booth can only see the journals at his Bankers & after a long walk there - before breakfast - arrives to find every one taken off by anxious absentees like himself. We have not yet made up our minds when to return. At all events Edwin has no thought of acting in England again. Tragedy is dead there. Next season all the old standard theaters change hands for they are all losing money. Except Mr Sothern who is very successful in 'Lord [Dundreary?]' That speaks well for the taste of the legitimate. Mr Booth has no ambition to act for nothing - and to make any money now in England is out of the question. <hr /> The prejudice against Americans is very great at the present time. I have had one letter from dear Mrs [Felton?] of Cambridge, since her husband's death. She is resigned & more cheerful than we expected. I long to get home again. My only anxiety now is to secure here a good French nurse. Have you a competent one? 'Tis a difficult thing to find in America. Now, dear child I must close. Let me hear soon from you & pray be generous & tell me all: for I shall not rest satisfied 'til I hear from yourself. The photograph I enclose is very bad of me: but pretty good of the baby. I took off her little shoes - & you see how her feet look. Don't imagine I look as hideous as [illegible] in the picture. 'Tis only a mother's anxiety that overshadows my face. I shall sit here & send you a better one. My love to all & a thousand kisses to it affectionately Your Friend Mary <hr /> [vertically on page 1] I have blotted this and and am almost ashamed to send it. I hop you will excuse the untidy appearance. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0dcd1532310e3e14298f552d759ab15d.pdf 6bf77b62326cd9393fa6955656a66fed Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300317 T1862.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth writes an affectionate letter to her friend Emma Cushman mentioning the "constant wear and tear" of New York and Edwin playing Sir Edward Mortimer and Don Caesar. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dd524175135204906cadb09144267022.pdf 3c3a75a92798408bc73ee93907db38dc Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 7 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300319 T1862.12.13-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth's correspondence to Emma Cushman mentions a large party, concerns about her health, and Edwin going to Brooklyn to perform. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4ecd21b18a6d9f4ba354f380058fc055.pdf 159c209ab13657d2a5067a1d12e15965 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dorchester Jan 22rd My dear Emma I can give you no more sufficient reason for my long silence than the natural horror I have of writing. I talk about you to Lucy & think of you enough when I am alone but my thoughts remain unwritten until my intense desire to hear from you forces me to this most uncongenial mode of expression. I presume Lucy has told you how pleasantly I am situated here. Everything goes on as merry as a 'marriage bell' & the sacrifice I made in giving up all the pleasures & entertainment promised me in New York this winter, had <hr /> I remained there, I will be more than compensated for; for my health is being restored & I am much better in every way. Although so near Boston, I see only a few people, my desire being to keep as much away from excitement as possible. Dr Miller is very skillful & his family very kind & attentive to me. My husband enjoys as much too his respite from his profession & the pleasures of his [home?] here. Last night we went to see J Wilkes B - for the first time. We were very much pleased with him -but he has a good deal to learn & unlearn. Just think how short the time is, before you will see your [family?] - how happy you must feel. Mrs Howe gave a <hr /> large dancing party, on Monday last & though one of the first invited, prudence kept me at home. Her great ambition now is for her two daughters - everything she does seems to be for their advancement. Julia is very toothsome & very bright. Mrs Howe is a wonderfully clever woman - don't you agree with me? She is the sort of woman who, if she gave her mind & heart up to the cause - could work wonders by the influence of her [illegible] at this time. - Boston is just as dull as usual - a few parties - theatrical performances, a little better than the general - plenty of abolition fanaticism, "the rest is silence". Mrs Sandford I have never seen but once - it is a day's journey to her house else I should have seen her before this. <hr /> I want very much to see your sister, can't you send me, dear, a photograph of her? I hear she is so lovely. If there is anything I can do for you here, darling, let me know. Poor Lucy, I know gave up her visit with you with a struggle but she thought it best for her to remain here, as she was situated. She is a dear girl. I love her better than anyone around me here. She told me she had written you of our precious baby. My heart is all devotedness to my pet. I love her little footsteps now, in the chamber above my head - & my heart beats faster as think & write about her. All that is said or done she imitates, as well as can; & her nurse does anything to encourage her. Pardon this stupid effort of mine - I am not very well. My dearest love to you & yours - my 'hubby' joins with me Write me very soon. Yours ever M.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300321 T1863.01.22-MISC Title A name given to the resource Mary Devlin Booth to Emma Cushman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Mary Devlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Devlin Booth comments to Emma Cushman that: "Last night we went to see J. Wilkes B. for the first time. We were very much pleased by him, but he has a great deal to learn and unlearn." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dorchester Jan 22rd My dear Emma I can give you no more sufficient reason for my long silence than the natural horror I have of writing. I talk about you to Lucy & think of you enough when I am alone but my thoughts remain unwritten until my intense desire to hear from you forces me to this most uncongenial mode of expression. I presume Lucy has told you how pleasantly I am situated here. Everything goes on as merry as a 'marriage bell' & the sacrifice I made in giving up all the pleasures & entertainment promised me in New York this winter, had <hr /> I remained there, I will be more than compensated for; for my health is being restored & I am much better in every way. Although so near Boston, I see only a few people, my desire being to keep as much away from excitement as possible. Dr Miller is very skillful & his family very kind & attentive to me. My husband enjoys as much too his respite from his profession & the pleasures of his [home?] here. Last night we went to see J Wilkes B - for the first time. We were very much pleased with him -but he has a good deal to learn & unlearn. Just think how short the time is, before you will see your [family?] - how happy you must feel. Mrs Howe gave a <hr /> large dancing party, on Monday last & though one of the first invited, prudence kept me at home. Her great ambition now is for her two daughters - everything she does seems to be for their advancement. Julia is very toothsome & very bright. Mrs Howe is a wonderfully clever woman - don't you agree with me? She is the sort of woman who, if she gave her mind & heart up to the cause - could work wonders by the influence of her [illegible] at this time. - Boston is just as dull as usual - a few parties - theatrical performances, a little better than the general - plenty of abolition fanaticism, "the rest is silence". Mrs Sandford I have never seen but once - it is a day's journey to her house else I should have seen her before this. <hr /> I want very much to see your sister, can't you send me, dear, a photograph of her? I hear she is so lovely. If there is anything I can do for you here, darling, let me know. Poor Lucy, I know gave up her visit with you with a struggle but she thought it best for her to remain here, as she was situated. She is a dear girl. I love her better than anyone around me here. She told me she had written you of our precious baby. My heart is all devotedness to my pet. I love her little footsteps now, in the chamber above my head - & my heart beats faster as think & write about her. All that is said or done she imitates, as well as can; & her nurse does anything to encourage her. Pardon this stupid effort of mine - I am not very well. My dearest love to you & yours - my 'hubby' joins with me Write me very soon. Yours ever M.B. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ab854d6d34ec742d7926976354929ee6.pdf 68134f5225995f95b0927a74cc885f59 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Jan 6 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Granting you will pardon the liberty I have taken on this addressing you. It's a favor I would ask, not for myself and yet one which indirectly will please me far more than anything I could ask for myself. [Illegible] through your influence and power you can grant my request: My Father the Editor of the "Union" has worked hard for you and by your successful election. Will you not in some manner help him? The paper is not only self sustaining and cannot soon receive assistance from another source. The Post Office should belong or with the [familiarity?] office and yet he would never ask you for it on account of the enemies it would make for him. The [illegible] politicians of R. I. are <hr /> of very little account. Father was very much surprised and indignant at the way Senator Webster cast his vote, having previously promised Father to vote for you, which he was honest enough in untill bought [illegible] by Mr. Washburne. It can however make no difference to you now. But I am digressing from my subject. You will please not let my Father knows of this note it might displease him very much with me. I have only called you attention so that should it be your wish you might be of great assistance to him. Trusting you will pardon the entrusion I have made upon you I am respectfully Mary A. Barns Rock Island Ill <hr /> Barns Miss Mary E Rock Island, Jany 6 / 65 Wants you to assist her father who is the Editor of Rock Island Union to obtain the P. O. there. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Barns to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island, Jan 6 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Granting you will pardon the liberty I have taken on this addressing you. It's a favor I would ask, not for myself and yet one which indirectly will please me far more than anything I could ask for myself. [Illegible] through your influence and power you can grant my request: My Father the Editor of the "Union" has worked hard for you and by your successful election. Will you not in some manner help him? The paper is not only self sustaining and cannot soon receive assistance from another source. The Post Office should belong or with the [familiarity?] office and yet he would never ask you for it on account of the enemies it would make for him. The [illegible] politicians of R. I. are <hr /> of very little account. Father was very much surprised and indignant at the way Senator Webster cast his vote, having previously promised Father to vote for you, which he was honest enough in untill bought [illegible] by Mr. Washburne. It can however make no difference to you now. But I am digressing from my subject. You will please not let my Father knows of this note it might displease him very much with me. I have only called you attention so that should it be your wish you might be of great assistance to him. Trusting you will pardon the entrusion I have made upon you I am respectfully Mary A. Barns Rock Island Ill <hr /> Barns Miss Mary E Rock Island, Jany 6 / 65 Wants you to assist her father who is the Editor of Rock Island Union to obtain the P. O. there. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/30a6bd06e5dd1e189cf357e703a7d3f9.pdf 12271bd7e303d8c3fcedee105b97fbd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 05 (June 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Bond to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511427 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/414532f8c9fb5c41915e112265dc51c5.pdf 30885b7bb1fca886093d8077882461fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Hubbs to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511857 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/66c9f987efc03e64fac8c65695449259.pdf ab97abecd8d5fd655263a31a3a000eb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 08 (July 6-14, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Randall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511525 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a1e2ad1cf6247200bb92b6d8b2e91dd4.pdf c13ac1d44c7bdc1bc506a21de0bf651a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 17, Folder 05 (August 5-8, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Randall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509094 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cbae970f985b5ff36bb3506e620bc429.pdf c49b117aa3d041a68d1f8c45c2079f68 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bluffdale Green County December 8th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the Liberty to write to you concerning this you can read for yourself. I have had sent me one hundred certificates & an engraving of General Grant & I have asked several to subscribe but they are little afraid of being humbuged & now I want you or would be glad to have you, Telegraph to New York & see if it is all right & if so just write to me & if I have Gov Yates word for it it will have great influence with the people here. just send your Subscription for one of the engravings & I will have it the first on the paper & that will be enough so that I can sell them. & let me know as soon as possible. so I may know what to do. & oblige Mrs Mary E. Spencer Direct to Mrs Mary E Spencer Carrollton Green County Ill <hr /> Spencer, Mary E. Carrollton Dec 9th 1864 She has 200 certificates for portrait of Genl Grant which she is authorized to sell to obtain money for an Institution for Soldiers orphans in New York. The people wont buy them as they afraid of being humbuged. Will you telegraph to NY and find out about it & then subscribe for one to enhance the sale of them Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 05 (December 1-10, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Spencer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513797 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bluffdale Green County December 8th 1864 Gov Yates Dear Sir I take the Liberty to write to you concerning this you can read for yourself. I have had sent me one hundred certificates & an engraving of General Grant & I have asked several to subscribe but they are little afraid of being humbuged & now I want you or would be glad to have you, Telegraph to New York & see if it is all right & if so just write to me & if I have Gov Yates word for it it will have great influence with the people here. just send your Subscription for one of the engravings & I will have it the first on the paper & that will be enough so that I can sell them. & let me know as soon as possible. so I may know what to do. & oblige Mrs Mary E. Spencer Direct to Mrs Mary E Spencer Carrollton Green County Ill <hr /> Spencer, Mary E. Carrollton Dec 9th 1864 She has 200 certificates for portrait of Genl Grant which she is authorized to sell to obtain money for an Institution for Soldiers orphans in New York. The people wont buy them as they afraid of being humbuged. Will you telegraph to NY and find out about it & then subscribe for one to enhance the sale of them Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0f37c06af6d10cc3e7fc8f08482568f4.pdf 005b8f94919af15691187df85921d704 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chatham Nov 20th/64 To His Excelency Gov Yates Dear Sir Knowing that you are the soldier's true friend; it is in ones behalf that I appeal to you. Hoping through your goodness he may attain his discharge He has been sick now over six months and gets worse instead of better. His sickness was contracted while on the Red River expidition last Spring. While in the engagement on the Saline bottom he received and injury inwardly that he will never wholely recover from and Then the hardships and exsposure they underwent will I fear kill him if he does not soon get help. And I ask you in the name of our Heavenly Father to grant me this one request as far Dear Sir as it lays in your Excelencies power; One short year ago he was as strong and hearty and noble a soldier as one would wish to see but now <hr /> He is a wreck he has so many diceases about him that it is a hard matter for the physicians to help him for as soon as one is better another is worse and so it bafles thier skill His liver is affected and he has the Rheumatize and the Chronic Diaheara in its wost form he has a cough which will soon kill him alone if not soon helped now is this not enough to kill one good soldier Me thinks I hear you say it is And now I appeal to you knowing your goodness to our loved Illinois boys He was in the Gen Hospital in Little Rock from the 20th May until the 6th of Sep when he was removed to Camp Butler to the Gen Hospital there and now he is transferred to the U.S. Hospital in Quincy Ills They have given him some encouragement of a discharge but I fear they will delay it to long and Dear Sir if he is taken it will be my onely support and it will leave five little ones Fatherless, But if he was in good <hr /> health and fit for duty I would give him up more willingly on the battle field if he was killed than I can to see him pine away almost before my eyes and still not where I can smoothe the sick bed or bath his aching brow Which might serve to help restore his health again in time But it is useless for me to say more for I trust you will do me this great favor as it is for a soldier and I know you love them as well as me Hoping you will favor me with an answer soon I remain your Humble Servant Mrs. Wales Please Address Mrs Mary E Wales Chatham Ills My Husbands name is Wm H Wales Battn A 3rd Ill Art <hr /> Wales Mary E Chatham Nov 20/64 Wants her husband discharged. name - W.H. Wales Bat. "A" 3d Ill Light Artillery in Hospital at Quincy Is very sick & will die if not discharged & properly cared for soon Ansd & app made Dec 3d 1864 Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 02 (November 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Waus to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513667 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chatham Nov 20th/64 To His Excelency Gov Yates Dear Sir Knowing that you are the soldier's true friend; it is in ones behalf that I appeal to you. Hoping through your goodness he may attain his discharge He has been sick now over six months and gets worse instead of better. His sickness was contracted while on the Red River expidition last Spring. While in the engagement on the Saline bottom he received and injury inwardly that he will never wholely recover from and Then the hardships and exsposure they underwent will I fear kill him if he does not soon get help. And I ask you in the name of our Heavenly Father to grant me this one request as far Dear Sir as it lays in your Excelencies power; One short year ago he was as strong and hearty and noble a soldier as one would wish to see but now <hr /> He is a wreck he has so many diceases about him that it is a hard matter for the physicians to help him for as soon as one is better another is worse and so it bafles thier skill His liver is affected and he has the Rheumatize and the Chronic Diaheara in its wost form he has a cough which will soon kill him alone if not soon helped now is this not enough to kill one good soldier Me thinks I hear you say it is And now I appeal to you knowing your goodness to our loved Illinois boys He was in the Gen Hospital in Little Rock from the 20th May until the 6th of Sep when he was removed to Camp Butler to the Gen Hospital there and now he is transferred to the U.S. Hospital in Quincy Ills They have given him some encouragement of a discharge but I fear they will delay it to long and Dear Sir if he is taken it will be my onely support and it will leave five little ones Fatherless, But if he was in good <hr /> health and fit for duty I would give him up more willingly on the battle field if he was killed than I can to see him pine away almost before my eyes and still not where I can smoothe the sick bed or bath his aching brow Which might serve to help restore his health again in time But it is useless for me to say more for I trust you will do me this great favor as it is for a soldier and I know you love them as well as me Hoping you will favor me with an answer soon I remain your Humble Servant Mrs. Wales Please Address Mrs Mary E Wales Chatham Ills My Husbands name is Wm H Wales Battn A 3rd Ill Art <hr /> Wales Mary E Chatham Nov 20/64 Wants her husband discharged. name - W.H. Wales Bat. "A" 3d Ill Light Artillery in Hospital at Quincy Is very sick & will die if not discharged & properly cared for soon Ansd & app made Dec 3d 1864 Porter Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a453d80101259ea28b37ef3907b32374.pdf 0c2e1594c82bf5b6f6f714d926f3df53 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1862 Champaign Co Ill Nov the 29 Governer Yates Dear sir my husband is in the general hospital number 2 Jackson Tennisee. And he is sick and hante been fit for duty since the tenth of last march and I would like for you to have him discharged. I have a large family to support. And we are in great nead of some their is a long winter a coming on And I would like for you to let my husband come home and you will get the praise of our family as long as you may live I would like to see my husband come home Govener Yates <hr /> Mary Easterday to Govenor Yates General Hospital number two Jackson Tennisee John R. Easterday <hr /> Mary Easterday Champaign Co. Nov 23 1862 Wants to have her husband discharged who is sick in Hosp No 2 Jackson Tenn What is the p.o. address Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 02 (November 16-30, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Easterday to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503244 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1862 Champaign Co Ill Nov the 29 Governer Yates Dear sir my husband is in the general hospital number 2 Jackson Tennisee. And he is sick and hante been fit for duty since the tenth of last march and I would like for you to have him discharged. I have a large family to support. And we are in great nead of some their is a long winter a coming on And I would like for you to let my husband come home and you will get the praise of our family as long as you may live I would like to see my husband come home Govener Yates <hr /> Mary Easterday to Govenor Yates General Hospital number two Jackson Tennisee John R. Easterday <hr /> Mary Easterday Champaign Co. Nov 23 1862 Wants to have her husband discharged who is sick in Hosp No 2 Jackson Tenn What is the p.o. address Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/762c53d23f08bdd1ea369c2501cdddd5.jpg 8e7961fcc113b0fc348386c97f0c7e69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black-Abbot Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Abbot, Helene Black, 1883-1965 Abbot, Stephen, 1878-1961 Abbot, William, 1845-1919 Abbot, Elise Burghalter, 1847-1919 Black, John C., 1839-1915 Griggs, Clark Robinson Abbot, Henry W., 1883-1865 Cole, Elise Abbot, 1873-1949 Description An account of the resource The Black-Abbot Family Collection contains images of several members of the Black and Abbot Families stemming from Helene Black Abbot and her husband, Stephen. Helene Black Abbot was the daughter of Adaline Griggs Black and John C. Black and the granddaughter of Clark Robinson Griggs, mayor of Urbana and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Stephen Abbot was the son of William and Elise Burghalter Abbot and grandson of Stephen and Martha Gutterson Abbot. Stephen Abbot's brother and sister, Henry W. Abbot and Elise Abbot Cole also appear in this collection. The finding aid for the Black-Abbot Families Papers, 1805-1972 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Black-Abbot Families Papers, 1805-1972" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/198" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/198</a>. Images in this collection include several individual portraits of Black and Abbot family members. The resource record for the photographic material at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library can be found at <a href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&op%5B%5D=&q%5B%5D=black-abbot&limit=&field%5B%5D=&from_year%5B%5D=&to_year%5B%5D=&commit=Search" title="Black-Abbot Family Collection">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&op%5B%5D=&q%5B%5D=blackabbot&limit=&field%5B%5D=&from_year%5B%5D=&to_year%5B%5D=&commit=Search</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: BC59 Audiovisual: AV-01-05-BlackAbbot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405670 Black-Abbot Family Collection I-3683 Title A name given to the resource Mary Elizabeth Black Description An account of the resource Mary Elizabeth Black sits for a portrait wearing a white shawl. On verso: "Monticello - 1861." Subject The topic of the resource Black, Mary Elizabeth Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rocher, H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1861 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f2445c9078b70d310c775f7534d63d58.jpg 777744c726f8a49e3fd1edf9a136a29b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adin Baber Collection Subject The topic of the resource Baber, Adin, 1892-1974 Genealogy Baber, Adin, 1834-1902 Baber, Mary Ellen Hanks, 1844-1924 Baber, Dexter Dale, 1867-1966 Description An account of the resource The Adin Baber Collection includes photographs of the Adin and Mary Ellen Hanks Baber family. Adin Baber (1834-1902) married Mary Ellen Hanks, the paternal grand-niece of Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks. Adin and Mary Ellen Hanks had four children: Ora, Caroline, Dexter, and Margaret. Dexter had two children: Adin and Tedford. Adin Baber (1892-1974) wrote several books on Nancy Hanks and the Hanks family geneaology. The finding aid for the Adin Baber (Hanks Genealogical Collection) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Adin Baber (Hanks Genealogical Collection)" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/19</a>. The finding aid for the Adin and Dexter Baber Papers (1840-1949) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Adin and Dexter Baber Papers (1840-1949)" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/171" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/171</a>. Photographs in this collection include family portraits of several generations of the Baber Family. The resource record for the photographic material may be found at <a href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/4692" title="Adin Baber Collection">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/4692</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: MS-BC29, MS-BC30 Audiovisual: AV-01-05-Baber Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data tintype b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405682 Adin Baber Collection I-3343 Title A name given to the resource Mary Ellen Hanks Baber and Dexter Dole Baber Description An account of the resource Mary Ellen Hanks Baber holds her young son, Dexter, during a portrait session. Subject The topic of the resource Baber, Mary Ellen Hanks, 1844-1924 Baber, Dexter Dole, 1867-1965 Mothers and sons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/270cf11d02451dfbc5ef729d607db344.pdf 108236fdbcdcc8eb66dcc288fe098edd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 16, Folder 08 (July 6-14, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary F. Berry and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511511 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/50758208e4779b7aa52a34dc6c0916b0.pdf 8c2a18092ff6cc4e2944098b6ad3e7b2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Peoria Desember the 11 1864 </pre> <pre> Goverenor yates dear Sir </pre> Its With fear and trembling that I com in to your presane I rote you a letter som time a go but I reseved no anser to it and I thought per haps you never got it per haps you think Straing that I should take the liberty to a dres you a strainger and I harley no how to a proach you but your kind and nobel face gave me courige to ask you to a sist me in the our of nead times air so hard that I cant get eney thing for my children to wair it takes all the money that i get to get a littel som thing to eat and pay my rent if my sun Was at hoam i might get a long but he is gon to risk his life on the battel field and its littel he has got as yet ah its hard to be poor theas times <hr /> if I could get fifty dollars I could get a long this Winter its hard to see my children freese or starve and and one or the outher thay Will have to do if i cant get help from som one and i cant bair to have them cauld paupers oh it rings my heart With anguish to think a bout it I am far a Way from my native hoam and all air straingers to me oh kind sir if you have eney thing to spair send it to me soon as i am verey neady rember _- What i have to ald you is gods truth oh i Would not deseve you oh no What i tel you is true as the sun shines <pre> rite soon if you Wil send a check on the bank i could get it it mite be saefer than to send the money </pre> <pre> Yours With respect </pre> <pre> Mary F Firrar </pre> direct to Peoria Ill <hr /> Firrar Mary A Peoria Dec 8/64 Wants help <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 06 (December 11-16, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary F. Ferrar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513819 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Peoria Desember the 11 1864 </pre> <pre> Goverenor yates dear Sir </pre> Its With fear and trembling that I com in to your presane I rote you a letter som time a go but I reseved no anser to it and I thought per haps you never got it per haps you think Straing that I should take the liberty to a dres you a strainger and I harley no how to a proach you but your kind and nobel face gave me courige to ask you to a sist me in the our of nead times air so hard that I cant get eney thing for my children to wair it takes all the money that i get to get a littel som thing to eat and pay my rent if my sun Was at hoam i might get a long but he is gon to risk his life on the battel field and its littel he has got as yet ah its hard to be poor theas times <hr /> if I could get fifty dollars I could get a long this Winter its hard to see my children freese or starve and and one or the outher thay Will have to do if i cant get help from som one and i cant bair to have them cauld paupers oh it rings my heart With anguish to think a bout it I am far a Way from my native hoam and all air straingers to me oh kind sir if you have eney thing to spair send it to me soon as i am verey neady rember _- What i have to ald you is gods truth oh i Would not deseve you oh no What i tel you is true as the sun shines <pre> rite soon if you Wil send a check on the bank i could get it it mite be saefer than to send the money </pre> <pre> Yours With respect </pre> <pre> Mary F Firrar </pre> direct to Peoria Ill <hr /> Firrar Mary A Peoria Dec 8/64 Wants help <hr /> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/703765fd608aa31255c3e11d24a095ad.pdf 9933d5d47bf6a0bcf93a8114af0791f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 04 (September 19-22, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary F. Hall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506325 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/47884f1ced854602fe6482a85398dd4c.pdf 68aa54c2f3e7fc680d2e3d2e4b9e1d62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 06 (No Month, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary F. Warren to Richard Yates (fragment) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507358 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b5e95aaf2a81f6edda30d55076e8d50c.pdf d74f18f4ee0d44356f0071a449ca9f44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 10, Folder 10 (February 9-13, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Finnegan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503598 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1b814bb2efb9abcea2a3b304775fb25e.jpg 34af592092d35fe041b29a079409b795 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jannotta Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Janotta, Stella Skiff, 1867-1954 Janotta, Alfredo A. (Alfredo Antonio), 1843-1913 Janotta, A. Vernon, 1894-1972 Description An account of the resource The Janotta Family Collection contains photographs relating to conductor/composer Alfredo Jannotta, his wife, activist and author Stella Skiff Jannotta, and their family. Several photographs belonged to their son, Navy Rear Admiral A. Vernon Jannotta. Alfredo Jannotta immigrated from Italy by way of London to Boston in 1865 where he taught voice at the New England Conservatory of Music. He married his first wife, Alice Prudy and they had a son, Edward, before Alfredo moved to Cincinnati in 1868. Alfredo spent 12 years in Cincinnati teaching vocal performance as well as conducting the Cincinnati Choral Society and organizing the first Cincinnati orchestra. He moved back to Boston in 1881 but moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1882 and finally to Chicago in 1888 where he established himself as a vocal teacher. While teaching in Chicago, Jannotta taught vocal lessons to Stella Skiff whom he married in 1893. Skiff was the daughter of Iowa businessman Vernon William Skiff and his wife, Mary Frances Coffin. Her brother, Frank Vernon Skiff founded the Jewel Tea Company which later grew into a national grocery store chain including Jewel, Osco, Eisner, and White Hen. Skiff continued her singing career after marrying Jannotta and briefly taught lessons. Between 1894 and 1898, she gave birth to sons A. Vernon, Francis, and Joseph. Between 1917 and 1918, Stella adopted three foster daughters, Margaret, Marion, and Betty (Elizabeth). In the early 20th century she began taking an active interest in causes including the suffrage movement and socialism. Stella Jannotta joined the Chicago Political Equality League (predecessor to the Chicago League of Women Voters) in 1907. She wrote for the propaganda arm of the organization, including a 1916 article entitled "Public Opinion" which she revisted several times over the following decades. A. Vernon Jannotta, the oldest son on Alfredo and Stella, served in the United States Navy in both World War I and World War II. He rose through the ranks of the Navy and the Naval Reserves, eventually retiring as a Rear Admiral in 1954. Jannotta received several military honors including the Navy Cross, Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.  Jannotta began working at the Jewel Tea Company in 1919 and held several positions at the company for the next 50 years. He also held several executive positions or held stakes in several companies including Lehman Brothers, Motor Institute of America, Tapp, Inc. and Consolidated Trading Corporation. The finding aid for the Janotta Family Papers, 1809-1972 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Janotta Family Papers, 1809-1972" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/358" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/358</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of Jannotta and Skiff family members as well as students of Alfredo Jannota. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 27 x 36 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401347 Jannotta Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Mary Frances Coffin Skiff Description An account of the resource Mary Frances Coffin Skiff poses for a portrait wearing a white dress. Subject The topic of the resource Skiff, Mary Frances Coffin, 1842-1918 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matzene Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng